Reeves Confirms Universal Credit Boost
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces the two-child benefit cap will be scrapped, giving thousands of families a major Universal Credit increase from April next year.
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Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped in Budget Leak
The OBR has accidentally confirmed the two-child benefit cap will be axed from April 2026, costing £2.3bn. Read the full details of the leaked Budget.
Chancellor Reveals Autumn Budget With Tax Changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her Autumn Budget today, outlining changes to taxes, benefits and public finances. Discover how it affects your household budget.
Budget Scraps Two-Child Cap, Aiding 67,000 Kids
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the two-child benefit cap in the Autumn Budget, a move that will directly help 67,230 of Birmingham's poorest children and their families.
Business Leader Warns Against Benefit Cap Scrap
AO founder John Roberts brands plans to scrap the two-child benefit cap 'madness' ahead of the Autumn Budget, warning Labour must 'man up' and make difficult decisions.
Revolt Looms Over Labour's Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a Labour revolt as she prepares to scrap the two-child benefit cap. Will the Autumn Budget welfare changes trigger a public backlash?
Reeves pledges £1.2bn benefit fraud crackdown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce £1.2bn savings from benefit fraud crackdown and scrap two-child limit in Autumn Budget. Read the full details.
Reeves confirms end to two-child benefit cap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the controversial two-child benefit cap, giving Universal Credit claimants up to £586 extra per month. Find out how this affects you.
DWP 'Zero Tolerance' Benefit Fraud Crackdown Begins
The DWP is launching a major new 'zero tolerance' crackdown on benefit fraud, starting in 48 hours. This coincides with the controversial £3bn lifting of the two-child benefit cap. Discover the full story.
High-mileage EV drivers face £267 new road tax charge
1.4 million electric vehicle owners driving over 8,900 miles yearly could pay £267 under new road tax plans. Learn how the proposed mileage-based charge affects you.
Families to get extra £292 a month from Wednesday
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the two-child benefit cap in her Budget, giving families on Universal Credit an extra £292.81 per month. Find out how this change affects you.
HMRC stops Child Benefit over flight data error
A woman who booked a flight but never flew had her Child Benefit stopped. HMRC faces a data protection probe over 23,500 similar cases. Discover the fallout.
EVs to pay London congestion charge from 2026
Electric vehicle owners will lose their London congestion charge exemption from January 2026, paying £13.50 daily. Standard charge rises to £18. Read the full details.
Watchdog: West Midlands Police Child Protection Inadequate
A watchdog inspection found West Midlands Police's child abuse investigations require significant improvement. Discover the key findings and the force's response.
HMRC's 8am-9am rule for Child Benefit queries
HMRC urges UK households to call between 8am and 9am for quicker help with the High Income Child Benefit Charge. Learn about the income thresholds and repayment rules.
Couple trapped by £7,500 flat service charge
A Surrey couple say a soaring service charge has left them trapped, unable to sell their flat and expand their family. Discover their story and the management's response.
Camp leader drugged children in 'sweet game'
Former vet Jon Ruben, 76, laced sweets with sedatives and sexually assaulted children at his Midlands summer camp. Eight victims hospitalised in horrific case.
HMRC halts child benefit for thousands in data error
Thousands of UK parents had child benefit payments wrongly stopped after HMRC used faulty Home Office travel data. Read the full story on the costly error and its impact.
Starmer's vow on Birmingham child poverty crisis
PM Keir Starmer makes personal pledge to tackle Birmingham's child poverty emergency but faces mounting pressure to scrap controversial two-child benefit cap ahead of Budget.
HMRC told to act on flawed Child Benefit suspensions
MP demands immediate government action as 23,500 families wrongly lose Child Benefit due to flawed travel data. Read the full investigation into this benefits system failure.
HMRC Child Benefit flaw stops payments for families
A system designed to combat fraud has mistakenly stopped Child Benefit for hundreds of families in Northern Ireland who travelled via Dublin Airport. HMRC apologises and is working to reinstate claims.
Grandparents can claim £19,151 for childcare
Grandparents who provided childcare during the October half-term could be eligible for five key payments worth up to £19,151. Discover how to boost your finances.
HMRC to increase Child Benefit payments from April
UK families to see a rise in Child Benefit payments from April 2025. Find out the new weekly rates and how to protect your State Pension eligibility.
Reeves to scrap 'unfair' two-child benefit cap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the controversial two-child Universal Credit limit, giving millions of families extra financial support. Discover how this change could affect you.
HMRC warns of £100 Self Assessment fines deadline
HMRC urges 3.5 million taxpayers to complete Self Assessment returns now to avoid £100 penalties. Know your tax bill before the 31 January 2026 deadline.
500,000 drivers fined after London toll change
Nearly half a million penalty tickets issued for unpaid Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel charges since April. Discover the impact and political fallout.
Man in court charged with murder of Kettering pensioner
A 45-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of 71-year-old John Boyle in Kettering. Discover the latest on this tragic case and the family's tribute.
London's £18 Congestion Charge: EV exemption ends
Sadiq Khan confirms Congestion Charge increase to £18 daily from January 2, removing electric vehicle exemption. AA warns this could harm EV uptake and air quality targets.
Millions face new car taxes in Labour's Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to introduce new pay-per-mile taxes for electric and hybrid vehicles in the November budget. Discover how the changes could affect you.
£300 EV Charge for High-Mileage Drivers from 2028
Labour's new 3p per mile car tax for electric vehicles could cost drivers £300 annually from April 2028. Plan your motoring budget now.
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